| Temple Location | Deity known as | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thirunanaa (Bhavani) | Sangameswarar |
| 2 | Tiruchengode | Ardhanareeswarar |
| 3 | Karuvoor (Karur) | Pasupathinathar |
| 4 | Tirumurugapoondi | Tirumuruganathaswamy |
| 5 | Tiruppandikodumudi (Kodumudi) | Kodumudinathar |
| 6 | Tiruppukkoliyur (Avinasi) | Avinasiappar |
| 7 | Venjamaakudal | Vigirthanatheswarar |
Coimbatore, Erode, Namakkal, Tiruppur and Karur Districts of Tamilnadu were part of the region referred to as Kongu Naadu during the time when Thevaram Hymns were sung by the Nayanmars.
| Districtwise location of these temples | |
|---|---|
| Tiruppur District | Tiruppukkoliyur (Avinasi), Tirumuruganpoondi |
| Erode District | Tirunanaa (Bhavani), Tirupaandikkodumudi |
| Namakkal District | Tiruchengode |
| Karur District | Venjamaakudal, Karuvoor (Karur) |
Map of Kongu Naadu Temples. Map courtesy by: Google Maps
Pancha Bootha Sthalangal
The five grand temples enshrining Lord Shiva as a manisfestation of five elements are known as Pancha Bootha Sthalangal. These are:-
1. Tiruvannamalai (Fire)
2. Kancheepuram (Land)
3. Tiruvanaikaval (Water)
4. Sri Kalahasti (Air) and
5. Chidambaram (Sky)
Out of the above, Sri Kalahasti is in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Pancha Sabha Sthalangal
The temples where Lord Shiva is believed to have performed the Cosmic Dance are referred to as Pancha Sabhai Sthalangal. These are:-
1. Chidambaram (Porsabai)
2. Madurai (Vellisabai)
3. Tiruvalangadu (Rathinasabai)
4. Tirunelveli (Thamirasabai)
5. Kuttralam (Chithirasabai).